Huddle House, 986 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Huddle House
Address: 986 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 01/20/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 100 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 55°F.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor and ceiling in the dishwashing and food prep area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
01/20/2016Routine
Dishwashing machine at front counter has been repaired, has sanitizer and dishwashing detergent in wash, rinse, and sanitize cycle
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the equipment in kitchen and mop sink has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor, walls, and ceiling in the storage and dishwashing noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
08/19/2015Follow-up
went in to check dishwasher in front counter for dishwashing detergent, but tested for chlorine and there was no chlorine or dishwashing detergent. Finally got sanitizer in dishwashing cycle, but detergent was not hooked up. Will wash in three compartment sink until dishwasher repaired. Also had cleaned equipment and floors walls and ceiling
  • Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents
    Observation: Detergent or cleaning agent was not present in the water of the wash compartment while in use for manual warewashing.
    Correction: In accordance with the manufacturer's label instructions, apply detergent or cleaning agent to wash water for effective cleansing of equipment and utensils prior to rinsing and sanitization.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the equipment in kitchen and mop sink has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor, walls, and ceiling in the storage and dishwashing noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
08/17/2015Follow-up
Dishwasher converted to chemical sanitizer. Chlorine 100 ppm and has an alarm. Detergent to be added by hand until detergent arrives on delivery truck.
  • Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (repeated violation)
    Observation: A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
    Correction: Use a quatenary ammonia chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the equipment in kitchen and mop sink has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor, walls, and ceiling in the storage and dishwashing noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
07/24/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The wait staff is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
    Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands, (2) The container, and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Sausage hot holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria or discard.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Steaks cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below or discard.
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature
    Observation: The wash temperature of the high temperature sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature was 150F while the actual temperature was 130F.
    Correction: Discontinue the use of the ware wash machine until it is working properly. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180ºF. The thermometer read 178F.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (repeated violation)
    Observation: A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
    Correction: Use a quatenary ammonia chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the equipment in kitchen and mop sink has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor, walls, and ceiling in the storage and dishwashing noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
07/20/2015Routine
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures
    Observation: The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180ºF. The thermometer read <0F>.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
    Observation: A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
    Correction: Use a quatenary ammonia chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the coolers has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor in the dishwashing room noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
01/27/2015Routine
Dishwasher at front counter has been repaired( chlorine is 100 ppm)
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the hood, fryer, grill, and waffle iron has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor in the kitchen and dishwashing area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
08/04/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Gravy hot holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sausage and steaks cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below or discard.
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the sanitizing solution to 200 parts per million or otherwise identified by manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the hood, fryer, grill, and waffle iron has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor in the kitchen and dishwashing area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
07/29/2014Routine
Plumbing repairs made and leak in roof repaired
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the waffle grill has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
01/21/2014Follow-up
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the waffle grill has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair*
    Observation: A recent repair to plumbing system components of the 3 compartment sink are not in accordance with law.
    Correction: All repairs to plumbing equipment and lines are to be in accordance with law. Properly repair the equipment.
  • Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
    Observation: A condensate drain line servicing refrigeration was emptying liquid waste directly onto the floor of the prep area.
    Correction: Repair/Relocate the condensate drain line to prevent liquid waste discharge onto the floor surface.
01/14/2014Routine
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
    Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the waffle iron, fryer, and grill has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
    Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
  • Maintenance Tools - Storing Maintenance Tools (corrected on site)
    Observation: Plunger noted to be stored in such a way that it is contaminating food and equipment
    Correction: Maintenance equipment supplies and tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items must be stored so they do not contaminate food equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
07/08/2013Routine
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the stoves and grills has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors in the food prep area, storage area, and dishwashing area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
01/28/2013Routine

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